Titanium

TITANIUM

By: Albert Clemen S.Class: 7.4Class no: 1

Info of Titanium

Atomic Number: 22Symbol: TiAtomic Weight: 47.88Electron Configuration: 4s23d2Melting Point: 1660 +/- 10°C

Boiling Point: 3287°C

Discovery

Titanium was being discovered in 1791 at England by William Gregor

Named by Klaproth in 1795 Prepared by Nilson and

Petterson in 1887

Brief DescriptionTitanium was being classified as a transition metal. It have a colour of silver and dark gray. It appears to be shiny. Titanium burns in air and it’s the only element that burns in nitrogen. There are 13 known isotopes in titanium. Titanium that is natural includes 5 stable isotopes with a 46-50 atomic masses, also it is highly radio active upon bombardment with deuterons. Titanium is present most in igneous rocks and sediments derived from them. It is found in coal ash, plants, human body, sun, and meteorites. It occurs in rutile, ilmenite, sphene, and many iron ores and titanates.

Pictures of Titanium

Hazardous AffectsTo Humans: Corrosion at eye or skin contact Breathing problem by titanium dioxide

particles with a small size Lung diseaseTo the environment and animals: May affect risk in water which is toxic in water

but only in a small organism and are harmful. Bad air to animals and it may cause also

breathing problem.

Uses of Titanium Titanium’s corrosion is useful for ships

propellers and rigging

Use in desalination plant

Can used in missiles and rockets where a light weight heat resistant is required

Interesting Facts Titanium is the 9th most abundant element in the

earth’s crust The only element that burns in nitrogen It’s as strong as steel, but 45% of it is lighter and

60% heavier than alumunium, but it’s twice stronger

The word “Titanium” is from Latin, titans, which means in mythology, the first son of earth

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